In the Georgian breakaway region, protests over a proposed Russian investment deal forced the president to step down. Now, the biggest prize for many locals...

“It’s like a wave of inspiration that Georgia deserves to have a bright future in the European Union,” said one Russian of the mood at protests.

Drone strikes create logistical problems for the Russian military and puncture a sense of security felt by Russians far from the frontlines.

The Vote Abroad initiative is a decentralized, grassroots movement organized online across more than 40 countries.